Tomocerus vulgaris
The genus Tomocerus is recognisable for having a very long 3rd antennal segment (ant.3).
Unlike the more uniform iridescence of T. minor, T. vulgaris has transverse bands of iridescent scales, although these tend to wear off older specimens.
the spines on the dens (part of the furcula) are non-toothed - c.f. T. minor.
Confirmation requires microscopic proof of the presence of non-toothed spines on the dens.
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All year round.
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Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
AJ Cann
Leicester Knighton Spinney
21 April 2019
AJ Cann
Ingarsby
02 March 2019
AJ Cann
Leicester Knighton Spinney
21 April 2019
Simple spines on dens
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Springtails & Bristletails
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Entomobryomorpha
- Family:
- Tomoceridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 14
- First record:
- 22/05/2012 (Watson, Ashley)
- Last record:
- 13/12/2023 (Nicholls, David)
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AJ Cann
Knighton
17 November 2016
